Wildlife Forever Develops Risk Assessment for Invasive Species

Contact: Zach Burnside – ZBurnside@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – In a groundbreaking initiative, Wildlife Forever, with the Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), has developed an Invasive Species Risk Assessment tool designed to identify invasive species threats while offering mitigation strategies to prevent spread.  In collaboration with western field offices of the …

Songbird Art Contest Opens with Official List for 2023

Contact: Addison Motta - AMotta@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – The wait is over! Wildlife Forever unveils the Official Bird List for the 2023 Art of Conservation® Songbird Art Contest featuring species across North America and those of special concern. The contest is open now until November 30th.   The Art of Conservation® Songbird Art …

Wildlife Forever Supports Bipartisan Youth Coastal Fish Program Act

For Immediate Release Contact: Addison Motta AMotta@WildifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN - Wildlife Forever proudly announces its support for the bipartisan Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023. This groundbreaking legislation aims to engage underserved youth in recreational fishing while teaching about the importance of conservation and marine science. Wildlife Forever is committed to fisheries …

California Artist Wins Wildlife Forever Invader Crusader Award

For Immediate Release Contact: Addison Motta AMotta@WildifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Congratulations to Jihyo Kim of California, winner of the 2023 Fish Art Contest Invader Crusader Award. Kim’s depiction of silver carp is a stunning reminder that invasive species can look beautiful, but when improperly introduced they are one of the leading threats to …

Minnesota Teacher, Ms. Halker-Saathoff, Named 2023 Richard M. Hart Educator of the Year

Immediate Release: Contact: AMotta@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever is proud to name Ms. Kari Halker-Saathoff of St. Michael Albertville, MN as the 2023 Richard M Hart Educator of the Year. “Educators are the backbone of the Fish Art Contest. It is wonderful to be able to support the educators who keep the …

Bud Grant: Champion in Life and Champion of Conservation

Immediate Release: Contact: AMotta@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever and the conservation community lost a great friend when NFL Hall of Fame coach Bud Grant died Saturday. Grant, a lifelong hunter, angler, and conservationist, was 95. “We are deeply saddened to learn the passing of Bud Grant. His leadership to engage youth will …

Wildlife Forever Releases 2022 National Report on Invasive Species

Immediate Release: Contact: Zach Burnside, Invasive Species Program Coordinator ZBurnside@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever is proud to release the 2022 Clean Drain Dry Initiative annual accomplishment report. Through applied use of media and community outreach, the public awareness campaign generated a staggering 90 million impressions in 2022.    “I want to thank our …

Wildlife Forever Leads The War on Carp™ campaign with support from AFTCO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Zach BurnsideInvasive Species Program CoordinatorZBurnside@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever is excited to announce new leadership of the War on Carp campaign raising awareness of invasive carps and needs for enhanced management and control. Invasive carps such as Silver, Bighead, and Black, are expanding their range and have proven to wreak …

Rapala Sponsors the Art of Conservation® Fish Art Program

For Immediate Release: Contact: Addison Motta - AMotta@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever is excited to announce a new partnership with Rapala, the premier manufacturer of fishing lures and products. Supporting youth angling and conservation education, the Fish Art Contest is a free art and creative writing program open internationally for students in …